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OPERATOR MANUAL

SIMRAD CS68 ECDIS Chart System

20221925D sw.2.2 English

About this document

Rev Date Written by Checked by Approved by

070205 A First issue. Applies to software version 1.1.xx.

301105 B New software release (1.2.xx.), including changes to Chart Presentation

dialog, new commands in Navigation menu and updated procedure for starting a route.

050906 C New software release (2.1.xx.) implementing the IMO S-52 requirements

(C-MAP SDK 3.6). New backup recovery procedure. Minor changes to MMI.

201107 D New software release (2.2.xx.) adapted to new 19” ECDIS monitors.

Spare parts listing updated

© 2005-2007 Simrad AS. All rights reserved.

No part of this work covered by the copyright here on may be reproduced or otherwise copied without prior permission from Simrad AS. The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice.

Simrad AS shall not be liable for errors contained herein, or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this document.

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This manual is a reference guide for operating the Simrad CS68 Chart System. Although the manual contains a thorough description of how to operate the CS68 system, it is recommended that the user attend an appropriate Simrad training course.

This manual assumes that the user is familiar with the foundations of navigation. In addition, the user should have basic knowledge of the Windows user interface, such as operation of pull down menus and dialog boxes.

In this manual, names of dialog boxes, menu commands and menu buttons are written in boldface (e.g. Navigation menu, Edit command, OK button). References to buttons on the keyboard and on the optional operator panels are written in boldface, but in a different text style (e.g. F9 button).

Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows:

Note Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.

Caution Used for warning the reader that a risk of damage to the equipment exists if care is not exercised.

WARNING Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that a risk of injury or death exists if care is not exercised.

The CS system includes the complete CS68 Operator manual in pdf format. The manual is displayed by pressing the Help menu, followed by the Operator Manual… command.

The manual is accessed by using the Adobe Reader application included in the CS system. This application provides easy navigation online by using the bookmark pane, or by using the search function available in the application.

If a printer is connected to the CS system, it is possible to print part of or the complete manual.

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Sections

This manual is divided in the following sections:

1 System description An overview of the CS68 system and its components.

2 System start-up and shut-down Procedure for starting and stopping the CS68 chart system.

3 User interface An overview of operator units and the user interface.

4 Getting ready to use the system Common procedures that have to be performed before the system is ready to use.

5 Setting up the display Standard and optional display presentations that could set for the system.

6 Tools for safe navigation Parameters and procedures used for increasing safety to navigation.

7 Working with routes Methods and parameter settings used when planning a route.

8 Navigating with the CS68 Procedures for operation and for sailing along a pre-planned route.

9 Managing the chart database Description of how the chart database is automatically and manually updated.

10 Maintenance Simple maintenance procedures that should be performed by the system operator.

11 System messages A description of how system messages and indications are displayed, the different types of messages available, together with an alphabetic list of all system messages.

12 Fault finding Symptoms and suggested corrective actions for the MC50 computer.

13 Spare part listing List of all standard and optional units included in the CS68 system.

14 Index

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Contents

1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION......................................................1 1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................2 1.2 System components ........................................................................................3 1.3 The software ...................................................................................................6 1.4 The chart database ..........................................................................................6

2 SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT DOWN................................7 2.1 Start-up ...........................................................................................................8 2.2 Turning the CS68 system OFF .......................................................................8

3 USER INTERFACE ..............................................................9 3.1 Operator panels.............................................................................................10 3.2 Display organization.....................................................................................18 3.3 Chart symbols ...............................................................................................23 3.4 On-Screen keyboard .....................................................................................24 3.5 The logbook..................................................................................................25

4 GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM .............................27 4.1 Installing a chart database ............................................................................28 4.2 Setting up primary and secondary reference systems...................................31 4.3 Defining the quality limits for the GPS signal .............................................34

5 SETTING UP THE DISPLAY ..............................................35 5.1 Display brightness ........................................................................................36 5.2 Display palettes.............................................................................................36 5.3 Chart layout on the display...........................................................................37 5.4 Information windows....................................................................................41 5.5 Selecting the chart scale ...............................................................................44 5.6 Positioning the chart on the screen...............................................................45 5.7 Displaying vectors and trails ........................................................................46 5.8 Head up display ............................................................................................48

6 TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION .......................................51 6.1 Man Over Board ...........................................................................................52 6.2 Danger alarm settings ...................................................................................52 6.3 Displaying information about danger objects...............................................54 6.4 Other vessels’ movement..............................................................................55 6.5 Tracking a vessel’s motion ...........................................................................57 6.6 Setting a fixed mark at vessel position .........................................................61

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6.7 Variable range marker ..................................................................................61 6.8 Fixed range markers .....................................................................................62 6.9 Tidal predictions ...........................................................................................63

7 WORKING WITH ROUTES ................................................65 7.1 General..........................................................................................................66 7.2 The Route Editor window.............................................................................66 7.3 Route symbols ..............................................................................................68 7.4 Route parameters ..........................................................................................68 7.5 Creating a new route.....................................................................................70 7.6 Displaying routes..........................................................................................76 7.7 Modifying routes ..........................................................................................77 7.8 Copying a route ............................................................................................79 7.9 Printing a route .............................................................................................80 7.10 Deleting a route ............................................................................................80 7.11 Exporting routes ...........................................................................................81 7.12 Importing routes ...........................................................................................81

8 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS68 .........................................83 8.1 General..........................................................................................................84 8.2 Creating and sailing along a quick route ......................................................84 8.3 Sailing along a predefined route...................................................................86 8.4 Calculating position and range/bearing ........................................................90 8.5 Alarm messages ............................................................................................92

9 MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE .................................93 9.1 General..........................................................................................................94 9.2 Official chart updates....................................................................................94 9.3 Adding Mariner objects ................................................................................97 9.4 Importing charts in S57 format...................................................................101 9.5 Adding and removing databases.................................................................101 9.6 Viewing available charts, chart legend and summary report......................102

10 MAINTENANCE ..............................................................105 10.1 Maintenance philosophy.............................................................................106 10.2 Cleaning the operator panel and the computer surface...............................106 10.3 Checking the connectors.............................................................................106 10.4 Replacing the air inlet fan filter..................................................................106 10.5 Verifying the display color .........................................................................107 10.6 Preventive maintenance intervals ...............................................................108

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10.7 Backup and restore procedures...................................................................109

11 SYSTEM MESSAGES .......................................................113 11.1 Main failure alarm ......................................................................................114 11.2 The ECDIS message system.......................................................................114 11.3 Testing the alarm system ............................................................................115

12 FAULT FINDING ............................................................119 12.1 Fault location/identification........................................................................120 12.2 Errors in the RAID system .........................................................................121

13 SPARE PART LISTING....................................................123 13.1 Main components .......................................................................................124 13.2 Accessories .................................................................................................125

14 INDEX ...........................................................................127 14.1 General index..............................................................................................128 14.2 Menu index .................................................................................................134

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1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

This section provides an overview of the CS68 system and its components.

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1.1 Introduction CS68 is an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), where both hardware and software are ECDIS type approved. The type approval certificates are available from the Help menu. The system conforms to the IMO performance standards for ECDIS when an authorized chart database is used.

CS68 displays the vessel position, speed and course in real time in the chart, based on information received from navigational sensors. The vessel’s symbol is displayed with actual heading, and speed vectors may also be indicated. Chart information critical to safe navigation defined by IMO will always appear on the display, while other chart information may be switched off.

Based on speed and course information, the system generates danger and grounding alarms, independent of mode of operation.

The system includes route planning, and routes are planned independent of the actual vessel position. The routes are checked for dangerous position of waypoints and legs as the route is planned. The routes are stored and may be recalled whenever necessary. The system has no limitations to number of waypoints in a route.

When a CS68 is used as back-up in an ECDIS system, all routes and user added chart information will be automatically updated on both computers. This makes it possible to do all route planning on the backup system while the main system is used for navigation.

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1.2 System components The CS68 system includes the following units:

− MC50 Marine computer

− Marine Color monitor

− FB200 Filterbox

− Chart Interface unit

− Cherry keyboard

− Logitech TrackMan® wheel

− Splitter cable for TrackMan wheel and keyboard

− Loudspeaker

− Alarm Reset unit

The basic system may be expanded with a COP20 or COP30 Operator panel, a COP10 remote operator panel, and with a printer.

If no COP20/30 is included in the system, an optional switch may be installed to turn the system ON/OFF.

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MC50 computer

MC50 is built around a high–performance computer, running Microsoft® Windows XP™ operating system.

The computer includes floppy- and CD-RW drive.

Monitor

A 19” or 23” color monitor is included in the CS68 delivery. The monitor is calibrated and ECDIS approved.

A separate Instruction manual is delivered with the monitor. This manual includes description for the monitor’s operation and adjustment.

FB200 Filter box

FB200 is used for filtering the power to the computer to avoid electromagnetic interference.

Chart Interface unit

All external equipment is connected to the CS68 system via the Chart Interface unit.

Cherry keyboard

The keyboard used in the CS68 systems is a low-profile compact keyboard with 86 keys.

TrackMan® wheel

Logitech TrackMan® Wheel is used as pointing device in the CS68 system.

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Loudspeaker

A speaker is included in the CS68 system. As the computer not includes any internal speaker, this external speaker must be connected to get audible alarms.

Alarm Reset unit

An Alarm Reset unit is included in the CS68 systems. The unit is used to reset any main system alarm created when power is lost or if the chart system stops working.

COP10 Remote Operator panel (Option)

The COP10 Remote Operator panel makes it possible to remotely operate the most important functions in the CS68 system.

COP10 is designed for mounting in the helmsman chair’s armrest.

COP20 Operator panel (Option)

The COP20 Operator panel includes keyboard, track ball with cursor buttons, power button, alarm indicator and dimmer button for panel lighting.


The COP30 Operator panel includes keyboard, dedicated buttons, power button, alarm indicator and trackball with cursor buttons.

A dimmer button for panel lighting is also included.

External ON/OFF switch (Option)

The external ON/OFF switch may be used if the location of the computer complicates access to the computer’s main power button.

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1.3 The software The software for CS68 is running on Microsoft® Windows XP™ Operating system.

Software version and version of presentation library in use can be displayed by pressing the Help menu followed by About…

1.4 The chart database The CS68 system uses official ENC charts distributed by C-MAP, together with C-MAP CM-93 Edition 3.0 (CM-93/3) chart database to cover areas where no official charts are available. Charts in S57 format may also be imported to the CS system.

Caution The CS68 system must use authorized charts to be ECDIS approved. When not using an official chart, this will be indicated in the program line, with an audible alarm and with alarm text in the Alarm window.

For updated chart information, see http://www.c-map.no.

When delivered from factory a default chart database is installed. This database includes no access to detailed charts, and a license for chart zones with detailed charts should therefore be obtained from your local Simrad dealer before the system is used. Refer Installing a chart database, page 28.

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2 SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT DOWN This section describes how to start and stop the CS68 system.

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2.1 Start-up The CS system is usually left with the power ON.

If no external power switch is installed, the system is switched ON by pressing the power button on the computer. This button is accessed by loosening the two screws in the front and removing the front panel.

If the CS68 system includes a COP20/30 panel or an external ON/OFF switch, the system is turned ON by pressing the POWER button.

When power is switched on, the operating system will be started, automatically followed by the CS program.

When the system is switched ON after the first-time initialization, the system will start with the same settings that were activated when the system was turned OFF.

2.2 Turning the CS68 system OFF It is not possible to turn OFF the CS program separately. If no external power button is available, the CS system is turned OFF by pressing the power button on the computer. Refer illustration above.

If a COP20/30 panel or an external ON/OFF switch is included in the system, the power is turned OFF by pressing the POWER button for 2 seconds.

The CS program will shut down, followed by the shutdown procedure for the operating system.

POWER BUTTON

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3 USER INTERFACE This section gives an overview of standard and optional CS68 operator panels and the user interface.

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3.1 Operator panels A standard CS68 system is delivered with a Cherry keyboard and with a TrackMan® Wheel. The Cherry keyboard and the TrackMan wheel may be replaced by a COP20 or a COP30 Operator panel.

An optional COP10 may be included for remotely operating the CS68 system.

Cherry keyboard

The keyboard is used for entering characters in the different dialog boxes.

Several function buttons are pre-defined as short-cut keys. Refer Tool bar, page 19.

The arrow buttons in the lower right corner of the keyboard may be used for selecting chart scale. Refer Selecting the chart scale, page 44.

TrackMan® Wheel

The TrackMan® Wheel is used to position the cursor on the screen.

The cursor buttons have the following functions:

• Left button is used to click on buttons and operate menus.

• Right button is used to display the Object information dialog. Refer Object information window, page 22.

• The middle button is used both with the scrolling function, and by pressing the button:

− The scrolling function is used to increase/decrease the chart scale

− Pressing the button will move the chart center to cursor position

− Pressing and holding the button while the cursor is moved will zoom the display to the specified rectangle area

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A COP20 may be included in the CS68 system to replace the Cherry keyboard and the TrackMan wheel.

COP20

Trackball

Power button

Used for turning the CS68 system ON/OFF. Refer page 8.

Dimmer button

The dimmer button is used for adjusting the illumination on the COP20 panel.

Alarm indicator

When an alarm situation occurs, the alarm indicator will be lit. An acoustic alarm will sound, and the Alarm window will automatically be displayed showing an alarm text.

When the alarm is acknowledged, the acoustic alarm and the light in the alarm indicator will be turned off. Refer The ECDIS message system, page 114.

POWER BUTTON

ALARM INDICATOR DIMMER

TRACK BALL WITH COURSOR BUTTONS

KEYBOARD

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A COP30 may be included in the CS68 system to replace the Cherry keyboard and the TrackMan wheel.

The next pages give an overview over elements on COP30, with references to pages with additional description.

COP30

Power button

Used for turning the CS68 system ON/OFF. Refer page 8.

Dimmer button

The dimmer button is used for adjusting the illumination on the COP30 panel.

Alarm indicator

When an alarm situation occurs, the alarm indicator will be lit. An acoustic alarm will sound, and the Alarm Window will automatically be displayed with an alarm text.

When the alarm is acknowledged, the acoustic alarm and the light in the alarm indicator will be turned off. Refer The ECDIS message system, page 114.

DEDICATED BUTTONS

POWER BUTTON

ALARM INDICATOR DIMMER

TRACK BALL WITH COURSOR BUTTONS

KEYBOARD

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Dedicated buttons

Used for selecting Basic, Standard or Custom chart display presentation. Refer Display type, page 40.

Used for increasing or decreasing the display illumination. Refer Display palettes, page 36.

Used for activating the Follow ship function as described in page 45.

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Used to start sailing along a predefined route. When the button is pressed, the Start Voyage dialog will be displayed.

Refer Starting a voyage, page 87.

Used to stop sailing along a predefined route.

Refer Stopping the voyage, page 88.

Used for creating a route from the vessel’s current position. Refer Creating and sailing along a quick route, page 84.

Used for resetting an acoustic alarm.

Refer The ECDIS message system, page 114.

Places a Man Over Board marker at the current vessel position.

See also Man Over Board, page 52.

Toggles on/off the target symbols in the display. Refer Other vessels’ movement, page 55.

Toggles on/off the vessel’s trail. Refer Displaying vectors and trails, page 46.

Places a fixed marker at the vessel’s current position. Refer Setting a fixed mark at vessel position, page 61.

Draws a circle to indicate a guard zone around the vessel or around a fixed position in the chart. Refer Variable range marker, page 61.

Used for positioning fixed range markers on the display. Refer Fixed range markers, page 62.

Used for automatically selecting the best scale available for the area where the vessel is sailing. Refer Best scale, page 44.

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Used for zooming in/out the chart. Refer Selecting the chart scale, page 44.

Used for increasing/decreasing the chart scale. Selecting the chart scale, page 44.

COP10 Remote Operator panel (Option)

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The COP10 Remote Operator panel is designed for mounting in the helmsman chair’s armrest, and makes it possible to remotely operate the CS68 system.

The unit has dedicated buttons, and a dimmer button used for adjusting the illumination on the COP10 panel.

The dedicated buttons are used for activation of main functions as described below.

Places a Man Over Board marker at the current vessel position.

See also Man Over Board, page 52.

Used for stepping chart scale up and down.

Refer Selecting the chart scale, page 44.

The buttons are also used as arrow keys in dialog boxes.

Used for start sailing along a predefined route. When the button is pressed, the Start Voyage dialog will be displayed.

Refer Starting a voyage, page 87.

Used for stop sailing along a predefined route.

Refer Stopping the voyage, page 88.

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Used to cancel the last command.

Used for increasing or decreasing the display illumination. Refer Display palettes, page 36.

Used for resetting an acoustic alarm.

See also The ECDIS message system, page 114.

Used to confirm a selection.

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3.2 Display organization The display interface uses standard Microsoft® Windows XP™ operating features such as menus and dialog boxes.

The display is divided into predefined areas as shown in the figure below. The dialog boxes are displayed whenever activated.

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Menu bar

The menu bar provides pull down menus used for accessing commands, submenus and dialog boxes.

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MENU BAR

GRAPHIC AREA

TOOL BAR

INFORMATION WINDOWS

OBJECT INFORMATION

DIALOG BOX

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Tool bar

The tool bar contains drop down list used for selecting chart scale, command buttons together with a voyage status field.

When the cursor is rested over a button, the function for the selected button will appear.

Depressed button symbol indicates that the selected function is active.

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Keyboard shortcuts The table below gives a short description of the tool bar buttons, their corresponding shortcut button, and reference to pages with additional information.

Button Function Shortcut button

Ref. page

Drop down list used for selecting chart scale.

The lamp indicator has the following colors:

Green: Displayed chart is within scale limits

Yellow: Displayed chart is over-/under scaled

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Used for creating a quick route with the vessel’s current position as the first waypoint. F1 84

Show/hide ARPA and AIS targets F2 55

Places a fixed mark at the vessel’s position F3 61

Buttons used for selecting base, standard, custom or all chart information. F4, F5, F6 37

Draws a circle with variable radius. The circle center may be the vessel or a position set by the cursor.

F7 61

Activates the Fixed range marker function F8 62

Shows/hides the vessel’s trail F9 48

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Activates the follow ship function, which automatically keeps the vessel symbol in the center of the display.

F10 45

Selects the best scale available for the displayed area. F11 44

When the function is selected, the button image will change.

When the Follow ship button is not activated, the button image will be grayed to indicate that the function is not available.

Places a Man Over Board marker at the current vessel position. Back-space 52

Waypoint procedure indication. - 75

Voyage indicator field. - 89

Increase the display palette Page Up

Decrease the display palette Page Down

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Zoom in Arrow down/ Arrow right

Zoom out Arrow up/ Arrow left

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Activate the Start Voyage dialog Insert 87

Stop the voyage function Delete 88

Silence alarm sound + 92

Graphic area

The graphic area shows chart in selected scale and with selected information. Refer Chart layout on the display, page 37.

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Information windows

6 different information windows may be activated from the Window menu to show information about current vessel, sensors and cursor position. Refer Information windows, page 41.

In addition to these selectable windows, the Route window will be automatically displayed when a route is started. Refer page 86.

The Alarm window will also be automatically activated if an alarm situation occurs. Refer The ECDIS message system, page 114.

Dialog boxes

Data entry is achieved using dialog boxes initiated from the menus. A dialog box may cover a logical group of functions.

The dialog boxes “pop up” in the display area. They may be moved as required by pressing and holding the cursor over the title bar, and moving the dialog to a new location.

Data entered in a dialog box are not taken into account until it is confirmed by clicking the OK or APPLY buttons:

• OK: changes are applied, and the dialog box is removed from the display

• APPLY: changes are applied, and the dialog box remains displayed. This button is not available in all dialog boxes

If it is not allowed to make changes to some of the entries in a dialog box, these will be unavailable (displayed dimmed).

Click CANCEL or the in the upper right corner to close a dialog box without action.

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Object information window

When moving the cursor to the object and clicking the right cursor button, the object information dialog will be displayed. The dialog shows a list of information for the selected object/area, together with cursor position when the right button was pressed.

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List of objects in the information dialog will depend on available information for the selected area.

When an object in the information dialog is selected, available information about the object will be displayed in the right column.

If an object is double clicked in the object information dialog, the corresponding object will be highlighted and labeled with an arrow in the chart.

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If it is possible to edit information about the selected object, additional buttons for moving, editing and deleting the object will be available in the information dialog.

All marks on objects in the chart will be removed when pressing the Clear highlight button.

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3.3 Chart symbols

All chart symbols used by the CS system is presented in the Chart Symbols window.

Use the following procedure to display the symbols:

1 Make sure that the ChartletsBase database is registered. Refer page Registering a chart database, page 29.

2 Press the Tools menu followed by the Chart Symbols command.

− The Chart Symbols window will be displayed.

3 Set the chart scale to 1:50 000, and enlarge the window to display all symbol groups.

4 Zoom in to see all symbols in the selected group.

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If a chart symbol is selected by the cursor and the right cursor button pressed, the Object information window will be opened showing information about the selected object. Refer Object information window, page 22.

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The Chart Symbols window includes a color calibration function, described in Verifying the display color, page 107.

3.4 On-Screen keyboard

The CS system includes Microsoft On-Screen Keyboard function, activated by pressing the Tools menu followed by the On-Screen Keyboard command.

The keyboard is intended to provide a minimum level of functionality if no keyboard is available.

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3.5 The logbook

In the CS68 system, all system information and vessel movements will be automatically logged and saved to an internal database.

This information may be viewed at any time by pressing the Tools menu, followed by the Logbook command.

Logging period and which logged information that should be displayed in the Logbook dialog is selected by using the selections as described below:

System/Track/ Voyage/

User records/ ARPA targets

Toggles ON/OFF selected information.

Refresh: Updates displayed information.

Pan To Position: Centers the display about the selected position. Can only be used for information defined as POS type.

Play Back: Switches on the Playback function. See description page 26.

Close: Removes the Logbook dialog from the display.

The Remark column in the logbook contains additional information about the different logbook entries, such as vessel position, speed, course, and charts used during the voyage. The information displayed covers IMO requirements for voyage recording.

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Playback function

All system information and vessel movements saved in the internal database may be used by the system’s Playback function.

Start and stop time is selected in the Logbook dialog, together with which logged information that should be used for playback.

Use the following procedure to start the Playback function:

1 Press the Play Back button.

− The Logbook dialog will be closed, and the playback function indicated with an “R” in the upper right corner of the display.

2 Start the playback function by pressing the PLAY button.

− Playback is controlled via PLAY-, STOP-, REWIND-, STEP- and FAST FORWARD-buttons.

− Date, time and action are displayed sequentially when the playback function is running.

When the playback has reached end of file for the selected time period, this is indicated with No more records as shown on the figure below.

3 Close the playback function by reopening the Logbook dialog and deactivating the Play Back button.

− The dialog will be closed and removed from the display.

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4 GETTING READY TO USE THE SYSTEM This section holds procedures that have to be performed before the CS68 system is ready to use.

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4.1 Installing a chart database When delivered from factory a default chart database is installed. This database includes no access to detailed charts, and a license for chart zones with detailed charts should therefore be obtained from your local Simrad dealer before the system is used.

To obtain a chart license, the system’s ID code has to be submitted to a Simrad dealer.

Use the following procedure to obtain and install the chart license code:

− Send the system identification code to your local Simrad dealer

− Register the chart database

− Install the license code for the charts

The chart suppliers have different methods for how to register and maintain the chart database. Information from the chart supplier will therefore be needed in addition to the following sections.

For further information about how to manage the chart database, refer to MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE, page 93.

The system identification code

When the CS system was installed on the computer, a system identification code was generated. This code includes a “fingerprint” of the hardware, and is unique for each CS system.

The chart suppliers demand a data access code for running the chart database. The data access code will be obtained from the chart supplier, and is generated based on the system identification code and which chart zones that are to be installed.

Note If your CS system includes both a main and a back-up system, both computers have separate identification codes and will need separate license codes.

Before receiving an access code, it is therefore necessary to submit the system ID code to your Simrad dealer before an access code could be returned.

The system identification code is found in the License Administrator dialog as shown below. The dialog is activated by pressing the Setup menu, followed by the Chart and the License Administrator commands.


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The system ID code can also be found on a sticker located nearby the hardware identification sticker on the computer’s side panel.

The chart suppliers may have different routines for receiving and returning the data access codes. Information from the chart supplier will therefore be necessary for obtaining the code that should be used for the chart database.

Registering a chart database

A chart database could be run from the CD or from any disk available on a LAN. It will however be faster to access the charts when the database is copied to local hard disk.

When the chart database is copied to local disk as described below, the database is also automatically registered in the CS system.

1 Open the Database Administrator dialog by pressing the Setup menu, followed by Chart and Database Administrator commands.

− The right column in the dialog will explore all disks and folders available on the computer.

− Databases that already are registered will be displayed in the Registered DB column.

2 Select the database that is to be registered in the dialog’s right column.

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− When the database is selected, name and issue number for the database will be displayed in the Available Database field.

3 Press the Copy Database to HD button if the database is to be run from local disk. If not, press the Register Database button.

− If the Copy Database to HD button was selected, the database was automatically registered into the CS system.

4 Make sure that the preferred chart database is set as default.

Applying the license code

When the system identification code is submitted to the chart supplier as described in The system identification code, page 28, the chart supplier will return a license code that has to be entered into the CS system before the charts can be used.

1 Activate the License Administrator dialog by pressing the Setup menu, followed by Chart and License Administrator commands.

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2 Select the database from the Databases drop down field.

Note The Software Modules database is not used in the CS systems!

3 Add the license either manually by typing the license code in the Licence string field, or by selecting Add licenses from field option.

Further information about managing the chart database is found in MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE, page 93.


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4.2 Setting up primary and secondary reference systems

Continuous measurements of the vessel’s position are essential for the CS system, and at least one positioning reference system has to be connected to the system. If a secondary reference system is selected, the CS system compares the signals from these.

A gyrocompass or a magnetic compass should also be connected to provide heading information to the system.

Sensors connected to the CS system are configured from the Select Sensors dialog, activated by pressing the Setup menu followed by the Select Sensors command.

− Which menus and buttons that are available in the dialog box are depending on which sensors that are connected and setup for the system.

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Navigator setup

Primary navigator sensor is selected from the drop down field shown on the figure.

The vessel’s position in the chart will always be shown at the position received from the primary navigational source.

If the data received from this source is invalid or missing, the CS will continue checking the data in a time-out period pre-selected during installation. If valid data is not received within this time, the CS will switch to secondary source if this is activated.

Secondary: Secondary source is selected if dual track is wanted, for check of position difference between primary and secondary source, and for selection of source to be used if the primary source is lost.

Note If secondary source is not activated, the system will stop updating position and give alarm if data from primary source is lost. The vessel symbol will change to red color!

DR Position: Manual input fields used for entering the vessel’s latitudinal and longitudinal Dead Reckoning position if no reference systems are available.

Position Offset: Used for entering fixed offset values to be added to received coordinates. When the Enable offset function is enabled, selected offset value will be indicated in the NAV window. Refer page 41.

Gyro

Gyro systems are configured during installation of the CS system. Available names will be displayed in the Gyro drop down field.

Manual override Used for manually entering heading value.

Deviation Limit Permitted heading deviation between primary and secondary heading source before an alarm is given.

Correction Used for initializing correct ship heading.

Log

Speed log systems are configured during installation of the CS68 system. Available names will be displayed in the Log drop down field.

Manual override Used for manually entering speed value.


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Echo sounder

The echo sounders are configured during installation of the CS68 system. Available names will be displayed in the Echo Sounder drop down field.

Corrected Transducer Draft

Used to enter transducer offset/draft when an echo sounder is connected. Value to be added to the depth from echo sounder if the depth values are calculated from the transducer and not from sea surface.

Wind sensor

The wind sensors are configured during installation of the CS68 system. Available names will be displayed in the Wind Sensor drop down field.

ARPA

Used for defining how ARPA and AIS targets are shown on the display. Refer Target setup, page 55.

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4.3 Defining the quality limits for the GPS signal

The quality limits for the GPS signal is set in the GPS Quality Warning dialog, activated by selection the Setup menu followed by the GPS Quality Warning command.

The signal quality is visualized by bubble color in the Nav and Beacon windows, and also by the color of the slide bar in the GPS Quality window.

Refer Information windows, page 41.

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5 SETTING UP THE DISPLAY

This section describes available display settings, how to position and scale the chart, and how to turn on/off information windows.

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5.1 Display brightness The display brightness is adjusted by the brightness knob on the front panel.

Each ECDIS monitor is factory prepared, and has its individual backlight brightness setpoint where it is in accordance with the ECDIS standard.

Refer to the separate manual for the ECDIS monitor.

5.2 Display palettes

3 different sets of display palettes are available for optimum color contrast under different light conditions.

To change the display color, click the Setup menu followed by the Display command, and select requested display palette.

Active palette will be ticked.

WARNING Details in the chart may be less visible when one of the dark palettes is selected.

The display palette may also be changed by pressing the Page up/Page Down keyboard buttons.

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5.3 Chart layout on the display

Several settings for the chart layout on the display are configured by pressing the Setup menu, followed by Chart and Presentation Settings.

The Chart Presentation Settings dialog will be displayed:

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The presentation is divided in logical groups as described in the following pages.

Presentation: Switches between ECS and ECDIS presentation of the chart content.

Symbols: Switches between traditional and simplified chart symbols.

Chart Orientation: North up: Displays the information with the north direction upward. Corresponds to the usual orientation of nautical charts.

Head up: The information is shown on the display with the vessel’s heading upward. The heading is updated every 1 degree.

NOTE: This function is only available when the vessel symbol is set to be in the chart center. Refer Follow ship function, page 45.

Chart items: Grid: Turns on/off a grid of meridians and parallels.

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GRID OFF GRID ON

Ship true scale: Displays the vessel symbol in true scale on the chart.

Ship motion: True motion: The display shows the vessel symbol moving with its own true motion, while the chart remains fixed. The point at which new chart is brought up on the screen can be determined automatically by the system, or the distance from edge of display can be specified by the operator through the Generation of Chart section of this dialog.

Relative motion: A display in which the vessel remains stationary, while the chart information move relative to the vessel position.

Scroll motion: Display the vessel symbol in a user defined area of the display.

The area is defined by pressing the Ctrl and the middle cursor button simultaneously while dragging a rectangle around the selected display area. (The cursor button has to be released before the Ctrl button).

If the user defines no area, the area will be automatically defined as ±5% of display size from center.

The vessel’s symbol will remain in the defined area as long as the Follow ship toolbar button is activated.

Note that the Scroll motion function not will take effect if the vessel symbol button is not activated!

The presentation parameters section is divided into two groups of settings: Parameters related to alarms described below, and general chart objects.

Shallow contour: Limit for shallow waters (dark blue).

Safety depth: Vessel’s depth plus under keel clearance. To be used by the CS system for generating anti-grounding alarm.

Safety contour: Contour related to own vessel. To be used by the CS system to distinguish between safe and unsafe water (medium blue).

Presentation parameters:

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Two shadings: Only two shadows used to indicate water depth. Shallow color is used down to safety contour depth, and from safety contour and down safe water color is used.

Highlight safety contour: The safety contour is normally highlighted but if the highlight cover/hides important information it can be turned off. The highlight safety contour will be reset to on when changing display types.

Show other contours: Valid for display type All and Custom to turn on/off other contours except for safety contour.

Fill White: White sectors highlighted.

Fill Green: Green sectors highlighted.

Fill Red: Red sectors highlighted.

Static: All sectors to be highlighted turned ON.

Lights Sectors

Ship: All sectors to be highlighted turned ON when the vessel is crossing the sector.

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Display type: Base: This is the level of information that cannot be removed from the display, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas and during all circumstances. It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation.

Standard: The level of information that is shown when a chart is first displayed. This is the minimum information sufficient for navigation.

All: All available chart information.

Custom: When this option is selected, the Chart Presentation Settings dialog will be expanded to include a Custom field where it is possible to select the objects that are to be displayed.

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If all objects are selected, the chart presentation will be identical with the All selection in the Display type area.

Custom selections will be automatically saved, and will be recalled whenever Custom display type is selected.

The display presentation may also be selected by pressing one of the toolbar buttons, and by using the BASIC CHART, STANDARD CHART or CUSTOM CHART buttons on the optional COP30.

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Generation of chart: Determines the point at which new chart will be displayed on the screen. The following options are available:

Automatic: The chart is redrawn automatically by the system, based on the vessel’s speed and heading.

To < >%: Determines the area in percentage of full display within where the vessel may move before the display is redrawn.

5.4 Information windows

Different information windows may be activated from the Window menu.

Active windows are indicated with a tick.

The Route window is only available when the system is sailing on a route.

In addition to the selectable windows, an alarm window will be activated whenever an alarm situation occurs. Refer page 114.

Nav window

The navigation window shows the vessel’s present position and speed as measured by reference systems. In addition to time and date, the following information is shown:

GPS: GPS name as defined in navigator setup. Refer page 32.

HDOP: Quality indicator for GPS signal. Refer Defining the quality limits for the GPS signal, page 34.

Log, Gyro: Speed through water and Heading as measured by log sensor and gyro compass. Heading is also shown graphically in the slide bar in the bottom of the window.

SOG, COG: Speed and Course over ground as measured by active sensor

Drift, Set: Calculated drift and set.

Note Units of measurement and number of decimals used in the Nav window are configured in the System Configuration dialog (Misc and Aux. settings). Refer the separate Installation manual.

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Beacon window

Beacon: Beacon ID for DGPS signal transmitter for active navigtor.

Age: Age of DGPS differential signal for active navigator. Refer Defining the quality limits for the GPS signal, page 34.

Route window

The route window showing the route name will be automatically activated when a route is started.

It is possible to remove the window from the display by deselecting it from the Window menu.

The window is divided in two sections, separated by a horizontal line. The upper section shows information about current waypoint, while the lower section holds information about the route.

The window contains the following information:

XTE: Cross track error

CalcSPD: Speed used for ETA calculation. Refer page 89

WP: Number and name for next waypoint

BTW / Next leg: Bearing to first waypoint, and next leg heading

DWO / TTW: Distance and time to wheel over point

WP: Number and name for last waypoint

DTA / TTA: Distance and time to last waypoint

ETA: Estimated time of arrival at the last waypoint

Cursor window

Used for displaying cursor information as shown below.

Cursor: Coordinates for the cursor’s present position

Range / Bearing: Range and bearing between vessel and cursor’s present position

Wind window

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Depth window

The depth window displays depth and temperature value as measured by an echo sounder.

GPS Quality window

The GPS quality window visualizes the defined quality limits for the GPS signal as described in Defining the quality limits for the GPS signal, page 34.

The following color indication for GPS quality is used in the slide bar:

− GPS signal better than warning limit

− signal quality between warning and alarm limit

− signal quality worse than alarm limit

Alarm window

The Alarm window will pop up whenever an alarm situation occurs. An audible alarm will also be activated.

All alarm messages will remain in the Alarm window until the reason for the alarm is removed.

The audible alarm will be silenced by pressing the speaker icon.

The audible alarm will sound again if another alarm situation is reported.

Refer The ECDIS message system, page 114.

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5.5 Selecting the chart scale

Active chart scale is indicated in the tool bar’s drop down field.

The chart scale is changed by:

− selecting a scale in the scale drop down field

− by scrolling up/down with the middle cursor button

− by pressing the arrow up/arrow down buttons (small scale change) or the arrow left/arrow right buttons (large scale change)

− by using the zoom buttons on the optional COP panels

− by zooming to a specified rectangle area

Part of the display may be zoomed in by dragging a rectangle around the selected area. The rectangle is defined by pressing and holding the middle cursor button, and then moving the cursor to a position that makes the rectangle large enough to cover the selected area.

The magnifier symbol indicates zooming in.

The display will be redrawn with the selected rectangle covering the entire screen.

The display is zoomed out if the Shift button and the middle cursor button are pressed simultaneously when the window is drawn on the display.

The magnifier symbol will change to .

Best scale

By pressing the Best scale button, the chart with best scale for the displayed area will be automatically selected.

When the button is pressed, the button image will change to indicate active function.

Note This function is only available when the CS system is set to automatically keep the vessel symbol in center of the display. Refer Follow ship function, page 45.

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5.6 Positioning the chart on the screen

Follow ship function

When the ship symbol button is pressed, the system will automatically keep the vessel in the center of the display, either with True, Relative or Scroll motion. Refer Chart layout on the display, page 37.

The vessel’s symbol will remain in the display center as long as the button is activated.

The Follow ship function may also be selected by pressing the OWN SHIP button on the optional COP30.

Panning to cursor position

To view areas of the chart that are not within the current chart limits, an adjacent area will be displayed by moving the cursor to a selected position and pressing the middle cursor button.

The chart will be moved and centered about the selected cursor position.

Moving the chart center

The Move View To menu makes it possibility to move the chart to a known position, to current vessel position, to a chart or to a preplanned route as described in the following sections.

Note The Move View To menu will not be available if the Follow ship function is active.

To a known position

Press the Move View To menu followed by the Position command to open the Move View To Position dialog.

Enter coordinates for latitude and longitude for the position that is to be the new chart center, and confirm the entry with the OK button.

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To vessel position

When the Move View To menu followed by the Ship command is pressed, the chart will be moved to vessel position. After the display is redrawn with the vessel in center, the vessel’s movement on the display will be dependant on setting for ship motion. Refer Ship motion, page 38.

To a selected chart

Press the Move View To menu followed by the Chart command to open the Move View to Chart dialog.

Select the chart that is to be drawn on the display, and confirm the entry with the OK button.

To a preplanned route

When the Move View To menu is followed by the Route command, the Move View to Route dialog will be displayed.

Selected route will be drawn on the display when the OK button is pressed.

5.7 Displaying vectors and trails Gyro vectors and the vessel’s trails may be displayed to shown the vessel’s movement in the chart.

Vector symbols indicate gyro and time vectors according to ship’s log, and course/speed over ground based on information from both primary and secondary positioning system.

Trails are based on information from positioning system, and both primary and secondary system may be used.

It is not possible to save trails to file. If the vessel’s movement should be recorded, this is done by using the Tracking function. Refer Tracking a vessel’s motion, page 57 onwards.


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Trails are activated by selecting the Setup menu, followed by Vectors and Trail command, and then selecting the Activate Primary or Activate Secondary commands.

Active function is labeled with a tick.

Trail based on primary source may also be displayed by pressing the F9 keyboard button, the Trail toolbar button, or the TRAIL ON/OFF button on the optional COP30.

Trail based on secondary source can only be displayed as described in Primary source /Secondary source, page 48.

GYRO VECTOR

LOG VECTOR

COURSE/SPEED OVER GROUND

VECTOR

TRAIL

TIME LABELS

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Vectors and trail setup

The vectors and trail layout are defined in the Own Ship’s Vectors and Trail dialog. The dialog is activated by pressing the Setup menu, followed by the Vectors and Trail and Settings command.

Vectors

Course/Speed over ground: Displays a time vector for the course/speed over ground based on measurement from the active navigator. The length of the line is determined by the settings in the Minutes field.

Log: Displays a time vector based on logging from the speed sensor. The length of the line is determined by the settings in the Minutes field.

Minutes: Determines the length of the vector. The vectors’ lengths indicate the distance that the vessel will sail with current speed in selected period.

Gyro: Toggles on the gyro vector. This vector is displayed from the vessel bow to the edge of the screen, and is drawn with dotted line.

Primary source /Secondary source

Trail Active: Toggles on/off trail based on information from primary/secondary source. The distance between each trail point is determined by the settings in the time field.

Reset trail: Restarts the trailing function from the vessel’s current position.

Time labels: Toggles on/off time labels.

Add time Labels: Adds a time label at the current vessel position

Interval Minutes: Sets the interval between each time labeled trail point.

Note If Secondary source is not activated as described in page 32, Secondary source tab will be disabled.

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The Head Up display makes it possible to display an overview or a detailed chart in a separate window, independent on vessel position and chart scale in the main display.

In this display the vessel is shown with head up.

The display is activated by pressing the Tools menu followed by Head Up Display command.

The following toolbar buttons are available in Head Up display:

BUTTON FUNCTION REF. PAGE

Chart scale. 44

Selects the best scale available for the selected area. 44

Displays the Chart presentation settings dialog. 37

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TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION

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6 TOOLS FOR SAFE NAVIGATION

This section describes available functions used for increasing the navigation safety.

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6.1 Man Over Board

If an emergency situation should occur, a single push on the Man over board toolbar button will place a marker at the vessel’s current position.

A Man Over Board marker will also be placed at the current vessel position by pressing the MOB button on the optional COP10/30 panel.

Bearing and Range from the Man Over Board marker to the vessel’s position will be displayed as shown on the figure below.

If the cursor is moved to the marker and the left cursor button pressed, range and bearing from the Man Over Board marker to the cursor position will be displayed.

A Man Over Board marker can not be moved. The marker may be removed by moving the cursor to the marker and pressing the right cursor button.

When a Man Over Board function is activated, the Alarm window will pop up and the system will give an audible alarm.

6.2 Danger alarm settings The danger alarm function will give an alarm when the system is sailing towards water depths less than safety contours selected in the chart setup dialog. Refer Presentation parameters, page 38.

The system will also give an alarm if the ship is going to cross a prohibited area within the specified pre-warning time.

In accordance with the pre-warning time set in the Danger Alarm dialog, an acoustic alarm will sound and the Alarm window pop up if the vessel is sailing towards unsafe area.


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The danger alarm parameters are defined in the dialog activated by pressing the Setup menu, followed by the Danger Alarm and Settings commands.

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The following parameters have to be set:

Forward (F): Pre-warning time in minutes for the antigrounding alarm.

Sector (S): Width in meters for the pre-warning sector.

Draw Guard Zone: Used for visualizing the guard zone.

Highlight Danger Object:

Highlights (red color) danger objects within the defined guard zone.

Danger areas will be shaded.

Ship inside Danger Area

When this option is activated, an alarm will be activated when the vessel enters a danger area.

The alarm text will remain in the Alarm window as long as the vessel is inside the danger area, and will be replaced by a new alarm when the danger area is left.

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A bar graph will be displayed above the course indication field in the Nav window when the antigrounding function is activated. The bar graph shows course and sector for danger objects in the guard zone.

The danger alarm function is disabled when the ship speed is less than 2 knots, or when the pre-warning time is set to 0 minutes.

6.3 Displaying information about danger objects

When the danger alarm function is active, it is possible to view information about the objects/areas that are defined as dangerous or caution area. The dialog is activated by pressing the Setup menu followed by Danger Alarm and Danger Objects Info commands.

The content in the dialog will be updated according to the pre-warning time and the pre-warning sector settings. Refer Danger alarm settings, page 52.


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6.4 Other vessels’ movement Other vessels’ movement may be displayed in the chart by connecting an AIS system or an ARPA radar to the CS68 system.

The different symbols for AIS and ARPA targets are as shown on the figure.

ARPA TARGET AIS TARGET

The displaying of AIS and ARPA targets are toggled on/off by pressing F1 or the Display targets toolbar button.

If an optional COP30 is included in the system, targets may be displayed by pressing the TRGT ON/OFF button.

Target setup

AIS and ARPA targets layout on the display are defined in the Select Sensors dialog, activated by pressing the Setup menu, followed by the Select Sensors command.

PART OF SELECT SENSORS DIALOG

ARPA radars are identified during installation. If more than one radar is connected to the system, the ARPA names will be displayed in the combo box.

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The following selections may be made for displaying the targets:

Show All targets: Toggles on/off all available targets for the selected ARPA radar and all AIS targets in the chart.

Target color: Displays all targets with green or black color.

Vectors: Disable: No ARPA target vectors displayed.

True Course: Displays the ARPA target vectors with true course.

Relative Course: Displays the ARPA target vectors relative to own ship.

Alarm limits: CPA: Distance in Nautical miles to Closest Point of Approach for the ARPA target.

TCPA: Time in minutes to Closest Point of Approach for the ARPA target before an alarm is activated.

Displaying target information

By moving the cursor to a target and pressing the right cursor button, an ARPA or an AIS window showing information for the selected target will be displayed.

The AIS Target Info window will show a list of all AIS targets. Pressing the vessel identification will list all available information for the selected vessel in the window’s right column.

The AIS Target Info window could also be activated by pressing the Tools menu, followed by the AIS Target Info command.

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6.5 Tracking a vessel’s motion The CS system makes it possible to track the movement for own vessel, AIS and ARPA targets. The tracking may be shown on the display, and also saved to file.

Starting a new track

Use the following procedure to start a new track:

1 Press the Tracking menu, followed by the Targets command.

− A list of all available tracking objects will be displayed.

2 Select the vessel to be tracked, and confirm with the OK button.

− The New Track dialog will now be displayed, showing available tracking options:

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The following settings are available:

Tracking Type: Log on time: Track points drawn with time lag according to Minimum Time setting.

Log on distance: Track points drawn with distance according to Distance setting.

Log on width: Track points drawn if the vessel exceeds the width entered in Width setting.

Tracking Intervals: Minimum Time: Time between each logging point.

Distance: Distance between each logging point.

Width: Defines a deviation width for the vessel track. A track point will now be set each time the vessel shifts the defined distance to the right or left. This means that the sharper a turn is, the more track points will be set. E.g. if the vessel moves perfectly straight only two points will be set. One in the beginning and one in the end of the track.

Show track: Shows/hides the tracking line on the display.

Track Color: Defines the color for the tracking line.

3 Close the dialog and start tracking the selected vessel’s movement by pressing the OK button.

− If the Show Track tick box is active, the track will be visible on the display.

If information about a target is lost while this target is being tracked, the track will automatically be saved and displayed in the chart. The track will however not be an active track, and is removed from the display by selecting the Tracking menu, followed by the Unload Track command.

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Saving or closing a track

A vessel’s track is saved or no longer tracked by:

1 Select the Tracking menu, followed by the Tracked Targets command.

− Tracked targets will be listed in the Tracked Targets dialog.

2 Select the tracked target that should be saved or no longer tracked, and confirm with the OK button.

− The Save Track and Close Track buttons will now be available in the dialog.

3 Press the Save Track button to save the track to file, or the Close Track button to stop tracking the selected target. When a track is closed, it will also be removed from the display.

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Displaying or deleting previously saved tracks

Saved track files may be displayed or deleted by pressing the Tracking menu, followed by the Load Track command.

A list of all previously saved tracks will be displayed.

Selected track is displayed by pressing the OK button, while the track file is deleted from the CS system when the Delete Track button is pressed.

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6.6 Setting a fixed mark at vessel position

A fixed mark may be set at the vessel’s current position by pressing the Tools menu, followed by the Position Fix at Ship command. The mark will be labeled with current time.

A fixed mark may also be set by pressing the F3 button or the Fixed mark toolbar button.

If an optional COP30 button is included in the CS system, a fixed marker may also be set by pressing the POSITION FIX button.

The mark may be moved by pressing the left cursor button on the marker, moving the cursor to a new position, and then pressing the left cursor button again.

The mark is deleted by pressing the right cursor button when the cursor is in center of the mark.

6.7 Variable range marker A circle may be added to the chart to indicate a guard zone, either around the vessel or around a fixed position in the chart.

The symbol is created by selecting the Tools menu , followed by the Variable Range Marker command, by pressing the F7 button or the VRM toolbar button.

The symbol could also be created by pressing the VRM button on the optional COP30.

A circle will be drawn with the circle center at the vessel. An information window showing range and bearing from circle center to cursor position will be opened in the lower right corner of the display.

Pressing the right cursor button will toggle the circle center between the vessel and the cursor’s actual position. A marker with the circle center at the vessel will move with the vessel.

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The circle radius is increased/decreased by moving the cursor. Pressing the left cursor button will fix the circle center and lock the radius.

Only one variable range marker may be active. When a marker is active, this will be indicated with a tick in the menu and with depressed VRM toolbar button.

The marker and the information window will remain in the display until this tick is removed or the VRM toolbar button deactivated.

6.8 Fixed range markers

Up to three fixed range markers may be positioned on the display. The markers are used for measuring bearing or distance from the vessel to other objects in the chart.

A marker can also be set by pressing the Tools menu, followed by one of the Fixed Range Marker commands, or by pressing the F8 button on the keyboard.

If a COP30 is included in the system, a fixed ranger marker could be positioned by pressing the

When the function is activated, a line will be drawn from the vessel center to the cursor position. An information window showing range and bearing from vessel center to cursor position will be opened in the lower right corner of the display.

The range marker will be fixed at the cursor position by pressing the left cursor button.

When fixed markers are active, this will be indicated with a tick in the Tools menu . The marker and the information window will remain in the display until this tick is removed.


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6.9 Tidal predictions

The CM93 chart database contains about 4000 tide prediction points around the world. These predictions points may be loaded and displayed by selecting the Tides menu, followed by the Display Tide Points command.

The tide prediction points will be displayed as small “diamonds” in the chart.

Click the right cursor button inside one of these diamonds to see the tidal prediction for the selected point.

The tidal diagram is calculated for the current date (today), and the time is standard time for the country concerned. The date is displayed in the Date field.

When the cursor is moved over the diagram, the Time and Height fields will show time with the corresponding tidal height.

The tidal height is graphically expressed with three background colors indicating time of the day:

− Gray: Night time

− Blue: Twilight

− Green: Daytime

The graphic’s max height is set in the Max height field. If this value is set to 0, the graphic height will be set equal to maximum tide height.

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It is possible to display tidal predictions for future days. By pressing the downward arrow in the Date field, a calendar function will be opened.

The month is selected by using the left or right arrow buttons. The year is selected by pressing the year, and then using the upward or downward arrow buttons.

The diagram is returned to today’s date by pressing the Today: field in the lower part of the calendar.

A list of all tide prediction points around the world is displayed by selecting the Tides menu followed by the Tides Info command, or by pressing the Whole Database button in the Tides Info dialog.

Tidal prediction for another day can be displayed by selecting desired date in the Date field.

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7 WORKING WITH ROUTES

This section holds description for the different methods that may be used when creating and saving a route. The section also includes guidance for modifying, copying and printing a route.

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7.1 General Routes may be planned independent of the actual vessel position. The routes may be stored and recalled whenever necessary. There are no limitations to number of waypoints in a route that can be stored in the system.

Route planning is performed as described in page 70 onwards. A simplified route planning may also be done using the quick route function. Refer page 84.

The SOLAS convention requires that all charts must be updated for intended voyages. Before planning a new route or prior to updating an existing voyage, it is required to receive the latest chart updates.

For automatic or manual updating of the chart, refer Official chart updates, page 94 onwards.

7.2 The Route Editor window

In the CS68 system, routes are planned in a separate Route Editor window. This window is activated when a new route is created, or when an existing route is modified.

This window will be displayed as an overlay on the chart. The display layout and the scale is setup as for the graphic area, but independent of this setup.

The window may be minimized, resized and moved.

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The lower part of the window contains the waypoint table for active route. When a new route is to be created, the waypoint table is empty. This waypoint table may be removed from the window by pressing the Route menu and toggling off the Waypoints command.

The toolbar buttons in Route Editor window have the following function:


Ref. page

Drop down list used for selecting chart scale. 44

Selects the best scale available for the displayed area. 44

Displays the Chart presentation settings dialog. 37

Checks the legs. 73

Prints the route. 80

Reverses route. 79

Displays the Move View to Route dialog. 46

Displays the Route Settings dialog used for default route settings. 68

The Route Editor window is closed by pressing the in the window’s upper right corner, or by selecting the Route menu, followed by the Close window command.

If the window is closed before a route is saved, the route command will be aborted.

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7.3 Route symbols The following route symbols are used in the CS system:

First waypoint with waypoint number and route name.

Fixed waypoint with waypoint number and turn radius.

Range and bearing between two waypoints.

Active waypoint.

Movable waypoint.

A movable waypoint is deleted by pressing the right cursor button.

Additional waypoint to be inserted between two existing waypoints.

Leg with accepted deviation. A route that is under construction will be drawn with red legs. When the route is saved, the legs will be black.

Leg checked and found unsafe or dangerous with the Check route option activated.

Orange color used for unsafe routes; while red color is used to indicate a dangerous route.

The color indication will remain on the leg also after the route is saved.

7.4 Route parameters When a waypoint is added to a route, the system will use the default parameter values shown in the waypoints section of the Route window:

Note Route settings for an active route may be changed by pressing the Navigation menu, and then selecting the Route Settings command. Refer page 89.

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Radius

A route consists of a series of waypoints joined together with straight lines. Each waypoint in a route, except the first and the last, has an associated turn radius defined. This turn radius will make the ship turn over before the waypoint is reached.

Default turn radius for the vessel is set in the System Configuration dialog (Ship tab). Refer the separate CS Installation manual.

The turn radius may be set individually for each waypoint in the route. Refer Modifying a route by using the Waypoint dialog, page 78.

Deviation

This parameter defines the vessel’s offset distance from leg before an alarm is given.

The deviation may be set individually for each leg in the route. Refer Modifying a route by using the Waypoint dialog, page 78.

Speed

This is the speed used by the CS68 system for calculating estimated time for the route.

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Rhumb line

Parameter used for calculating the distance between two waypoints. If the tick box is selected, rhumb line computation will be used. If not, great circle computation is used.

7.5 Creating a new route Two methods could be used when creating a new route:

− using the cursor. Refer page 71

− manually enter waypoints into a waypoint table as described in page 72

Using the cursor for entering waypoints is used when a rough position of the waypoints is sufficient, while the waypoint’s coordinates may be exactly defined in the dialog.

Generally, a combination of these two methods may be the best. The waypoints are entered by using the cursor, and then modified to accurate coordinates by using the waypoint dialog.

A new route is started by pressing the Navigation menu, followed by Create New Route command.

− The Route Editor window and the Create new Route dialogs are displayed.

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If the Route Editor window already is active, a new route is created by pressing the Route menu, followed by the Create New Route command.

Enter the route name in the Create New Route dialog, and confirm the entries with the OK button.

− The dialog will be closed and the system is ready for entering waypoints.

Creating a route by using the cursor

Before the cursor may be used for entering waypoints, the chart center has to be set according to the position for the first waypoint. Refer Selecting the chart scale, page 44 onwards.

Use the following procedure for entering waypoints:

1 Move the cursor to the position of the first waypoint, and press the left cursor button.

− The waypoint with waypoint number and route name will be positioned on the chart.

2 Continue entering new waypoints by moving the cursor to new positions and pressing the left cursor button.

3 Insert an additional waypoint between two waypoints by moving the cursor along a leg and pressing the left cursor button.

− A movable waypoint symbol will be displayed at the cursor position.

4 Move the cursor to selected position and press the left cursor button to fix the new waypoint.

5 Change the waypoint radius by moving the cursor to a waypoint, and then pressing and holding the Ctrl keyboard button while using the scrolling function on the TrackMan Wheel.

− Note that the radius is not validated by the system!

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6 Save the route by pressing the Route menu followed by the Save command.

If it should be necessary to move the chart while using the cursor for planning a route, this can be done by moving the cursor to the point for the new chart center and pressing the middle cursor button.

Numeric entries of waypoints

If latitude and longitude for waypoint positions are known, these values may be entered into the Waypoint table in the lower part of the Route Editor window.

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1 If the Waypoints table is not visible, toggle it on by pressing the Route menu, followed by the Waypoints command

2 Make sure that default values for the route are correct

3 Press the Insert new waypoint button to insert the first

waypoint in the route

− The first row will be inserted in the table, with zero values in Lat and Lon fields

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4 Enter correct latitude and longitude value for the first waypoint.

5 Continue entering new waypoints by pressing the Insert

new waypoint button. Sequence waypoint numbers will be given automatically.

The remaining buttons on the right side of the waypoint table are used as follows:

Moves highlighted waypoint one place up/down in the waypoint table

Displays the highlighted waypoint in center of the display

Deletes the highlighted waypoint

The waypoint table is also used for entering information about critical points in the route. Refer Specifying critical waypoints, page 75.

Checking the route

When a route is created or modified, the legs will be automatically checked if the Check Route function is activated.

The function is activated by pressing the Route menu followed by the Check Route command, or by pressing the Check Route menu button.

The route will not be approved if it is crossing own ship's safety contour, crossing the boundary of a prohibited area or a geographical area for which special conditions exist.

While the system is checking the route, the legs will be drawn with a wide blue line.

When a leg is checked and approved, this will be indicated with a narrow red line.

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A leg that is checked and not approved will be indicated with a wide red line.

Displaying information about danger objects

When the Check Route function is activated, information about danger objects may be displayed by pressing the Route menu, followed by the Danger Object Info command. The Danger Objects Info dialog will be displayed.

This dialog will display all items that cause the route to not be approved.

Note The Danger Objects Info dialog will only be available when the Check Route function is active.

Using Variable range markers

The VRM function used for indicating a guard zone may also be used when planning a route. The function is started by pressing the Route menu, followed by the Variable Range Marker command.

Refer Variable range marker, page 61.

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Specifying critical waypoints

Each named waypoint in a route may be defined as critical in the Critical Points tab in the Waypoint table.

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When a waypoint is defined as critical, a Critical warning will be displayed in the Toolbar before the vessel reaches the waypoint.

The time for when the message should be shown is defined in the Time (in minutes) or the Distance (NM) fields in the Waypoint table.

Defining waypoint procedures

By defining a procedure for a waypoint, an automatic procedure alarm will be activated before the vessel reaches the waypoint.

Activate the procedure as follows:

1 Create a new route or open the route that should include a Procedure alarm

2 Activate the Procedure tab in the Waypoint table

3 Press in the down-arrow in the Procedure column for the waypoint that is to have a procedure alarm defined

− It is possible to define a waypoint with normal, yellow or red procedure

4 Save the file when procedure alarms are defined for all waypoints.

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When the vessel reaches a waypoint with defined procedure alarm, an alarm field will be displayed in the tool bar showing procedure color.

Saving a route

When all waypoints are entered or when a route is modified, the route is saved by pressing the Route menu and selecting Save.

If the route is to be saved with a different name, the Save As command must be selected. The following dialog for entering the route name will be displayed:

Enter the new name for the route in the New Route field, confirm the entry and close the dialog by pressing the OK button.

7.6 Displaying routes

Preplanned routes may be displayed by selecting the Navigation menu followed by the Show command. Select the route that is to be displayed from the Show Route dialog.

The Move View to Selected Route option is only available if the Follow ship function is not active. Refer page 45.

If Move View to Selected Route is activated, the selected route will be drawn with black color in the chart. If this option is not

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activated, the route will be displayed with orange legs and waypoints.

There is no limitation to number of routes that may be shown simultaneously.

A displayed route is removed from the display from the Hide Route dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting the Navigation menu followed by the Hide command.

7.7 Modifying routes Any parameter in a route may be modified after the route has been created and saved.

A route is modified by pressing the Navigation menu, followed by the Edit command.

− The Edit Route dialog will be opened in the Route Editor window.

Select the route that is to be modified from the list.

When the selection is confirmed with the OK button, the route will be displayed in the Route Editor window.

The route may now be modified by:

− using the cursor

− manually edit waypoint parameters into a waypoint table

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Using the cursor for modification

When the route that is to be modified is displayed, the cursor may be used to edit the route.

To move a waypoint, activate the waypoint by positioning the cursor over selected waypoint.

Press the left cursor button, and move the cursor to the new position. Accept the new position by repressing the left cursor button.

Additional waypoint can be inserted between two existing waypoints by moving the cursor along the selected leg. Accept the new waypoint by pressing the left cursor button, and press the left cursor button again when the waypoint is moved to selected position.

A waypoint is deleted from the route by locating the cursor over the waypoint and pressing the right cursor button.

Save the route as described in page 76.

Modifying a route by using the Waypoint dialog

After the route that is to be modified is selected and displayed, the Waypoints list can be displayed in the lower part of the Route Editor window.

The waypoints may now be modified in the table as described in Numeric entries of waypoints, page 72.

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Reversing a route

A route may be reversed by pressing the Reverse Route toolbar button in the Route Editor window. The waypoints will immediately be shown in reversed order, both in the Waypoint table and in the chart.


The route may also be reversed from the Start Voyage dialog. Refer Starting a voyage, page 87.

7.8 Copying a route

A route may be copied by opening the route and saving it with a new name.

Open the Route Editor window by pressing Navigation menu, followed by the Edit command, and select the route that is to be copied.

If the Route Editor window already is open, the route is selected by pressing the Route menu followed by the Edit command.

The route may now be saved with a new name by pressing the Route menu, followed by the Save As command. The Save Route As dialog will be displayed.

Enter a new name for the route in the New Route field, and confirm with the OK button.

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7.9 Printing a route All waypoints in a route may be printed if a printer is connected to the CS system. The function is started by using one of the following procedures:

− Pressing the Navigation menu, followed by the Print command

− When the Route Editor window is active, pressing the Route menu, followed by the Print Route command

− By pressing the Print button in the Route Editor window

7.10 Deleting a route

A saved route is deleted from the CS68 system by selection the Navigation menu, followed by the Delete command.

− The Delete route dialog is displayed.

Select the route that is to be deleted, and confirm the entry with the OK button.

To avoid that a route is unintentionally deleted, the command is password protected.

Type “1234” in the Password field, and confirm the entry with the OK button.

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7.11 Exporting routes Routes created in a CS68 system may be exported for use in other CS68 systems, or as a backup routine.

A saved route is exported by selection the Navigation menu, followed by the Export command.

− The dialog box for selecting route name will be displayed.

Select the route that is to be exported and confirm the entry with the OK button.

A new dialog for entering route name and destination folder is displayed. The route is saved by pressing the Save button in this dialog.

7.12 Importing routes Route created on a remote computer may be imported to the CS68 system. Two different methods are available for import:

− Routes imported individually by pressing the Navigation menu, followed by the Import SPS.v1 command. The route to be imported is selected from the Open dialog.

− All routes imported by pressing the Navigation menu, followed by the Synchronize Route Database command. All routes in the default route directory will now be automatically imported to the CS system.

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8 NAVIGATING WITH THE CS68

This section holds procedures for operation and for sailing along a preplanned route.

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8.1 General When the CS system is set up and charts installed according to instructions in the previous pages, the system will display the vessel in real time on the chart. The vessel’s position will continuously be determined in relation to land, charted objects, aids-to-navigation, and unseen hazards.

The system may be used as a monitoring system, or by sailing automatically or manually along a predefined route as described in the following sections.

8.2 Creating and sailing along a quick route The CS68 offers a sail to position function by creating a route from the vessel’s current position to a cursor position.

Use the following procedure to start the quick route function:

1 Select the Navigation menu, followed by the Create Quick Route command. The function may also be started by pressing the F1 button or by pressing the QUICK ROUTE button on the optional COP30.

− The first waypoint will now be located at the vessel position.

2 Continue entering waypoints by moving the cursor to new positions and pressing the left cursor button.

− Waypoints may be moved, added and removed when the route is created as described in page 77 onwards.

If the quick route is created in a dangerous area, it is recommended to have the route automatically checked as the waypoints are entered. This function is enabled by selecting the Navigation menu, followed by the Check Quick Route command.

Active function is indicated with a tick in front of the command as shown on the figure.

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3 Start sailing along the quick route by selecting the Navigation menu and pressing the Start command. It is also possible to start the function by pressing the F1 button or the QUICK ROUTE button on the optional COP30.

− The display will now change to show bearing and planned speed as shown in the figure to right.

When the route is started, it will automatically be saved as Quick Route, and may be treated as any preplanned route created in the Route Editor window.

When a quick route is started it will automatically overwrite previously saved quick routes.

The voyage is aborted by pressing the Navigation menu, followed by the Stop command.

The voyage may also be aborted by pressing the STOP NAV. button on the optional COP10/30.

Parameter setting for the quick route

Parameters used when creating a quick route are defined in the Quick Route Settings dialog. The dialog is activated when a route is under construction by pressing the Navigation menu, followed by the Quick Route Settings command.

Note The Quick Route Settings command is only available when a quick route is under construction.

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8.3 Sailing along a predefined route The voyage function in the CS system makes it possible to sail along any preplanned route. The vessel may be manually or automatically controlled, and the system will give an alarm if the vessel’s heading or position differs from predefined values defined when the route was planned. The system will also give a wheel over warning before a planned turn.

When the voyage function is started, the voyage information field in the tool bar will be activated to show current voyage information.

The Route window will also be automatically activated when the voyage function is started. It is possible to remove this window from the display by deselecting it from the Window menu.

The window is divided in two sections, separated by a horizontal line. The upper section shows information about current waypoint, while the lower section holds information about the route.

The window contains the following information:

XTE: Cross track error

CalcSPD: Speed used for ETA calculation. Refer page 89

WP: Number and name for next waypoint

BTW / Next leg: Bearing to first waypoint, and next leg heading

DWO / TTW: Distance and time to wheel over point

WP: Number and name for last waypoint

DTA / TTA: Distance and time to last waypoint

ETA: Estimated time and date of arrival at the last waypoint


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Selecting the start position

A predefined route may be started from any leg on the route, and the system will automatically select the leg that is closest to the vessel’s actual position.

Note The route will not start if:

− The difference between vessel heading and bearing on leg exceeds 2*Off course limit. Refer Alarm Limit, page 88

− The difference between vessel heading and bearing on leg is more than 90°

If the vessel is outside the accepted deviation or if the first waypoint is unreachable, an alarm will be activated and the Alarm window will be displayed. Refer The ECDIS message system, page 114.

Starting a voyage

When the vessel’s position is within the deviation set for the route, the voyage can be started by pressing the Navigation menu, followed by the Start command.

The Start Voyage dialog will be displayed.

The Start Voyage dialog will also be displayed by pressing the START NAV. button on the optional COP10/30.

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The selections in the dialog are used as follows: Route Name: Lists all predefined routes.

From/To Port: Shows additional information about the route. From/To Waypoint: Shows additional information for waypoints.

If other than last waypoint is selected, the route will be defined from WP1 to the selected waypoint.

Departure/Arrival: Displays estimated time for departure and arrival for selected waypoints.

Operator signal: Wheel over warning:

Specifies the time in minutes before reaching the wheel over point at which a wheel over warning will be given.

Wheel over:

Specifies the warning time in seconds before reaching a wheel over point. This time has to be min.15 seconds less than the time defined for Wheel over warning.

Alarm Limit Sets the off course limit before an alarm is activated. ETA calculation Speed type used for calculating estimated time of arrival.

Leg Display Properties Toggles on/off the display of leg heading and speed. Reverse Route: Activated if the route is to be reversed.

Select the route that is to be started and confirm the entry with the OK button.

Selected route will be displayed with dotted red color for all legs. The Route window will be displayed, and the Voyage information field will show voyage status. Refer page 89.

Stopping the voyage

The voyage is stopped by pressing the Navigation menu, followed by the Stop command.

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Changing route operation parameters

Route operation parameters may be modified when a route is active by pressing the Navigation menu followed by the Route Operation Settings command.

The following parameters may be changed: Operator signal: Wheel over warning:

Specifies the time in minutes before reaching the wheel over point at which a wheel over warning will be given.

Wheel over:

Specifies the warning time in seconds before reaching a wheel over point. This time has to be min.15 seconds less than the time defined for Wheel over warning.

Alarm Limit Sets the off course limit before an alarm is activated. Leg Display Properties Toggles on/off the display of leg heading and speed.

ETA calculation Speed type used for calculating estimated time of arrival.

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Voyage messages

When a route is activated, voyage messages and warnings will be indicated in the Voyage information button. The following indications and colors are used:

TEXT COLOR MESSAGE EXPLANATION

Voyage Grey No voyage activated.

Voyage Green Normal voyage with no warnings.

Exceeded XTE deviation Red The vessel’s position is more off track than the given tolerance. Refer Deviation, page 69.

Off course Yellow The vessel’s heading differs more than the given tolerance from planned heading. Refer Alarm Limit, page 88.

Wheel over warning Yellow Wheel over point prewarning.

Wheel over Red Wheel over warning. Refer Operator signal, page 88.

Turning Yellow The vessel is in a route turn.

End of route Red The vessel has reached the end of the route.

Waypoint unreachable Red Waypoint unreachable.

Error Red Route navigation generic error.

Yellow message indications are warning messages. They indicate conditions that, if ignored, could result in critical situations. A warning message does not activate the Alarm window.

A red message indication is an alarm message. Some of the alarm messages are accompanied by an audible alarm, and with an alarm message in the Alarm window.

8.4 Calculating position and range/bearing

The calculator included in the CS68 is used for two calculating functions:

− Calculating position

− Calculating range and bearing

Both functions may be used with great-circle or rhumb line computation.

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Calculate position

Used for calculating the coordinates for a new point from a given position, and with known range and bearing from this position.

The position may be calculated by using different methods:

− Entering the known position, distance and bearing in the From, Distance and Bearing fields, and then pressing the Calculate button

− Positioning the cursor in the chart and pressing the left cursor button to set the From position, entering known values for Distance and Bearing, and then pressing the Calculate button

Calculated position is displayed in the grayed fields.

Calculate range and bearing

Used for calculating range and bearing between two known positions.

The range and bearing are calculated by using one of the methods described below:

− Entering coordinates for known positions in the From and To fields, and then pressing the Calculate button

− Positioning the cursor in the chart and pressing the left cursor button to set the From position, and entering known values To field. Range and bearing will be calculated by pressing the Calculate button.

− Positioning the cursor in the chart and pressing the left cursor button to set the To and From positions. A line will then be drawn in the chart between the To and From points, and range and bearing will be calculated by pressing the Calculate button.

The line is removed from the display by moving the cursor to one of the end points and pressing the right cursor button.

Calculated range and bearing are displayed in the grayed fields.

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8.5 Alarm messages The CS68 system will continually check for danger situations and system faults while the system is running.

When an alarm situation occurs, the Alarm window with an alarm message will be displayed, and an audible alarm will be activated.

The CS68 includes voice alarms. These alarms will replace some of the audible alarms if the function is activated in the System Configuration dialog (Aux. settings tab). Refer the separate CS68 Installation manual.

There are three categories of system messages:

Alarm messages Alarm messages are generated when conditions are detected that critically effect the capability or performance of the system.

You must critically examine all alarm messages to determine their course and effect.

Warning messages Warning messages inform you of the occurrence of conditions that could result in unwanted system response or eventual failure.

Information messages:

These messages inform you of conditions that are noteworthy, but that have no serious effect on the performance of the system.

An alarm or a warning message is silenced by pressing the silence icon in the Alarm window.

If an optional COP10/30 is included, the alarm may also be silenced by pressing the ALARM RESET button.

The audible alarm will sound again and the light start flashing if another alarm situation is reported.


Refer SYSTEM MESSAGES, page 113 onwards.

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9 MANAGING THE CHART DATABASE

This section includes description of how the chart database is automatically and manually updated.

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9.1 General The chart database should always be updated with the latest available information, and all chart suppliers will offer an update service. Refer to separate information from the supplier that has delivered charts to your CS system.

In addition to official chart updates, it is possible for the user to enter mariner objects to the chart database.

9.2 Official chart updates SOLAS convention requires that all charts must be updated for intended voyages. Before planning a new route or prior to updating an existing voyage, it is required to receive the latest chart updates.

All chart updates will be stored in a separate update database, and it will be possible to review any updates whenever selected.

Automatic chart updates

The chart suppliers will offer different updating procedures for the chart subscribers. It can be done by connecting the system to the supplier’s server, by CD or by floppy disk. Information from the chart supplier should therefore be obtained in addition to the description in the following pages.

Activate the Updates dialog by selecting the Setup menu, followed by Chart and Updates commands.

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Auto Updating Used when chart updates are to be received from chart supplier by using an already connected internet line.

Caution When connecting to Internet, the user should be aware of the risk for possible viruses infecting the computer!

Dial-Up Setup Settings used for dial up connection to chart supplier.

SemiAuto Updating Used when the chart updates are to be read from a local file. Select the directory where the updates are located, and confirm with Get updates from directory button.

Updating Log Review Updates

Used to review already received updates, and the status of these updates.

Manual updates

Manual update is only to be used for official chart updates. Other chart information can be added to the chart by using the Mariner Object function. Refer Adding Mariner objects, page 97.

Manual updates are added to the chart by pressing the Tools menu and Manual Update command, and then selecting either Add Object or Add Notice To Mariner commands.

Add Object command is used when entering chart updates without references to official Notice to Mariners, while Add Notice To Mariner command demands information obtained in Notice to mariners received from the authorities.

When Add Object command is selected, the Add New Update Object dialog is displayed.

The dialog is used for selecting object category. Each category may hold one or more sub-categories.

Select the type of object that should be added, and confirm the entry with the OK button.

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A symbol for the selected type of object will now be placed in the display center, and the Manual Update dialog will be displayed:

The object may now be located by the cursor or by entering coordinates if the symbol is a single point.

The object is saved by pressing the Save button.

To secure the chart update function, the user name must be entered before the entry is accepted.

The update will be displayed on the screen with symbol according to selected object category.

When Add Notice To Mariner is selected, a dialog for entering information according to received updates is displayed.

Enter information in all fields, and confirm the entry with the OK button.

Review and rejecting manual chart updates

All manual chart updates can be reviewed by pressing the Tools menu, followed by the Manual Update and the Review Updates commands.

Date and editor information for an object is displayed by pressing symbol.

If the Highlight button is selected, the selected object will be highlighted and labeled with an arrow in the chart.

By pressing the Reject Updates button, all updates for the selected dataset are rejected.

Caution Reject Updates is not a reversible command, and should not be used if not absolutely sure that all updates for the selected dataset are to be removed.

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9.3 Adding Mariner objects The CS68 system makes it possible for the user to plot own markers or areas to identify events, hazards etc in the chart. All entered user information is automatically saved, and will be visible in the chart independent of chart presentation settings.

Information about objects created by the user may be obtained from the Object Information window (pressing the right cursor button). Refer page 22.

Creating and saving a mariner object

Mariner objects are positioned in the chart by selecting the Tools menu, followed by the Mariner Object and Create commands.

The Create Mariner Objects dialog will be displayed, showing a list of different points, lines and areas that may be added to the chart.

When the selection is confirmed with the OK button, a symbol for the selected type of object will be placed in the display center, and the Mariner Object dialog will be shown:

The object may now be located by the cursor or by entering coordinates if the symbol is a single point.

The object is saved by pressing the Save button.

The Save Mariner Object dialog box for entering information about the object is displayed.

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Enter all information necessary for later identification of the object, and press the OK button to remove the dialog from the display.

The displayed attributes in the Save Mariner Object dialog are dependent of which type of mariner objects you have selected.

The mariner object will now be displayed in the chart. Information about the object is obtained by pressing the right cursor button. Refer Object information window, page 22.

Modifying and deleting a mariner object

A mariner object may be edited or removed from the display by pressing Tools menu, followed by Mariner Objects and Edit commands.

The Edit Mariner Object dialog will be displayed.

The buttons in the dialog box have the following function:

Go To Mariner Object Moves the display center to the selected mariner object, and highlights the object in the display.

Clear Marked Object Clear the highlight on the object in the display.

Delete Mariner Object Deletes the selected mariner object.

Removes the Edit Mariner Object dialog from the display, and highlights the selected object in the screen. The Mariner Object dialog will be displayed. Use the cursor to edit the object as shown below.

Begin Edit

Move a point by pressing the left cursor button and moving the cursor to a new position.

Delete a point by pressing the right cursor button.

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The changes are saved or rejected by pressing the Save or Cancel button in the Mariner Object dialog.

Position fix points

The operator may manually place a position fix point, with a corresponding time label in the chart display.

The dialog for setting up a manual position fix point is accessed by pressing the Tools menu, followed by Mariner Objects and Position Fix commands.

The time when the position fix is drawn may be set manually in the dialog.

The position fix point may now be set by moving the cursor to selected position and pressing the left cursor button. Latitude and longitude fields in the dialog will change to indicate accurate position for the point.

A position fix point is removed from the chart by moving the cursor to the symbol and pressing the right cursor button.

All position fix points are removed from the chart by pressing the Remove All button.

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Position lines

The operator may manually draw a position line on the display, and specify the time when the position line is drawn manually.

Press the Tools menu, followed by Mariner Objects and Position Line commands to access the Position Line dialog.

The buttons in the dialog are used as follows:

Add Activates the function. When this button is pressed, the position line may be added by moving the cursor to selected position and pressing the left cursor button.

Remove All Removes all defined position lines

Close Closes the dialog

Moving and deleting a position line

A Position line may be modified at any time by moving the cursor to the line and pressing the left cursor button.

The line will move as the cursor moves, and range and bearing from the line’s original position will be displayed at the line. A position line that has been moved will be identified with TPL (Transferred Position Line) as shown on the figure below.

A position line may be removed from the display by pressing the right cursor button when the cursor is exactly on top of the position line.


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9.4 Importing charts in S57 format

Databases in S57 format may be imported and used in the CS system. The Import S57 dialog is accessed by pressing the Setup menu, followed by Chart and Import S57 commands.

Select the location for the S57 chart database, and start the import by pressing the Execute button. To avoid error messages, it is recommended to enable the Turn Off The Errors Report selection.

For further information, refer documentation delivered by the S57 chart supplier.

9.5 Adding and removing databases All chart databases that are registered will be used by the CS system. When more than one database is available, the system will automatically select the official chart database.

The Add Database dialog enables the user to manually select which database that should be used. The dialog is displayed by pressing the Setup menu, followed by Chart and Add Database commands.

Databases are now added or removed from the system by pressing the Add Database or Remove Database buttons.

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9.6 Viewing available charts, chart legend and summary report

Chart catalogue

All available charts may be viewed by pressing the Setup menu, followed by Chart and Chart Catalog commands.

Select the chart category that should be displayed, and confirm with the OK button.

The dialogue will be closed, and all charts in selected category will be indicated with a red outline in the display:

The red outlines will remain in the display until the Chart Catalog dialog is re-activated, and Clear All button pressed.


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Chart legend

Information about active chart may be displayed by pressing the Setup menu, followed by Chart and Chart Legend commands.

Summary report

A summary report of official authority’s update files may be displayed by selecting the Setup menu, followed by Chart and Summary Report commands.

The summary report is displayed through a dialog as illustrated on the figure below:

The report contains the following information:

Aut. ID Identification of issuing authority.

Edit Date Date for issued update.

Edit Nr.: Edition number for issued update.

Num Updates Number of updates in the affected cells for the issued update.

Update Files Cell identifier of cell affected.

Created Date of application to SENC format.

Path Path where the update is stored on computer.

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10 MAINTENANCE

This section holds descriptions for simple maintenance procedures that should be performed by the system operator.

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10.1 Maintenance philosophy All units in the CS system are “repair by replacement” units, and the operator is therefore required to perform only a very limited amount of preventive maintenance.

10.2 Cleaning the operator panel and the computer surface

Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to avoid damage to the buttons and the panel. If required, clean the buttons and panel with a non-abrasive cloth moistened with mild soap solution.

10.3 Checking the connectors The connectors should be checked by visual inspection only. Push the connector plugs into the connector. If the connector plugs are equipped with a lock, ensure that this is in correct position.

10.4 Replacing the air inlet fan filter If the filter (normally white colored) is discolored (gray), it should be vacuum cleaned in place. If the filter is very contaminated, it should be replaced.

1 Lift the fan filter cover at one corner using your finger tips and pull it outwards.

2 Remove the dust filter using fingertips or a screwdriver tip.

3 Insert a clean dust filter into the fan filter cover.

4 Refit the fan filter cover by snapping it onto the fan housing.

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10.5 Verifying the display color The Chart Symbols window includes a color test area to enable the mariner to detect the stage at which the display can no longer be used to discriminate important features by color.

Use the following procedure to display the color test area:

1 Make sure that the ChartletsBase database is registered. Refer page Registering a chart database, page 29.

2 Press the Tools menu followed by the Chart Symbols command.

− The Chart Symbols window will be displayed.

3 Set the scale to 1:50 000.

4 Enlarge the window to cover the complete screen by

pressing the Maximize button.

5 Move the cursor to the middle of the color test diagram in the lower part of the area, and press the middle cursor button to center the display on this position.

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6 Set the chart scale to 1:10 000.

− A set of color tests will now be displayed.

7 Verify that the color for the diagonal lines can be clearly distinguished from each other. If not, the monitor has to be sent to Simrad for recalibration.

10.6 Preventive maintenance intervals Local evaluations should be made to determine site-specific maintenance intervals.

ACTION INTERVAL RECOMMENDED

Clean operator panels and cabinet surface Each month

Clean or if required replace air inlet fan dust filter on MC50 Each month

Check for loose connectors and wires Once a year

Check for defective shock absorbers on MC50 Once a year

Verifying the display color Once a year

Change fans on MC50 Once each three years

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10.7 Backup and restore procedures The computer includes a CD writer, making it possible to back-up and restore software, charts and user information.

It is recommended to have backup routines that are carried out regularly. The backup files may be restored if the original files are damaged or lost.

The operating system is installed on the C drive, while all user information and charts are installed on the D drive. Regular backup should therefore normally only be necessary for the D drive.

Note It is strongly recommended to make a complete system backup when the CS system is installed and configured. The separate CS68 Installation manual includes a description for this procedure.

The CS system includes three blank CDs, labeled MC50 SYSTEM BACKUP. These CDs should be used after installation for a complete system backup. Other CDs used for backup of user information and charts are not included in the delivery.

Making a back-up

Use the following procedure for making a backup of the CS system:

1 Insert the CD labeled MC50 BOOT in the CD drive.

2 Shut-down and restart the system as described in SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT DOWN section, page 7.

− The system will now boot on the CD, and the following main menu will be displayed:

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3 Replace the boot CD with a blank CD.

4 Press 1, 3 or 5 to start the selected backup procedure. A running progress bar indicates that the back-up procedure is running.

5 Follow the instructions on the display, and eventually insert a new CD if required.

6 Press any key to return to the main menu when the backup is completed.

7 Remove the CD and restart the CS system.

8 Label the CDs and make sure that they are kept in a safe location.

Restoring procedure

1 Insert the CD labeled MC50 BOOT in the CD drive.

2 Shut-down and restart the system as described in SYSTEM START-UP AND SHUT DOWN section, page 7.

− The system will now boot on the CD, and the following main menu will be displayed:

3 Replace the boot CD with the CD holding the data that should be restored.

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4 Press 2, 4 or 6 to start the selected restore procedure. A running progress bar indicates that the procedure is running.

5 Follow the instructions on the display, and eventually insert a new CD if the backup files filled more than one CD.

6 Press any key to return to the main menu when the restore is completed.

7 Remove the CD and restart the CS system.

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11 SYSTEM MESSAGES

This section provides a description of the different type of messages used in the CS68 system.

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11.1 Main failure alarm When 24V alarm supply is connected to TB9 in the Chart Interface unit, an acoustic alarm will be activated by a power failure or if the chart program stops responding.

ECDIS

The alarm will sound until it is reset by pushing the button on the Alarm reset unit.

11.2 The ECDIS message system

The CS68 system will continually check for danger situations and system faults while the system is running.

When an alarm situation occurs, the Alarm window will be displayed. An audible alarm will also be activated.

Types of messages

There are three categories of system messages:

Alarm messages Alarm messages are generated when conditions are detected that critically effect the capability or performance of the system.

You must critically examine all alarm messages to determine their course and effect.

Warning messages Warning messages inform you of the occurrence of conditions that could result in unwanted system response or eventual failure.

Information messages These messages inform you of conditions that are noteworthy, but that have no serious effect on the performance of the system.

Acknowledging messages

To acknowledge an alarm or a warning message, press the silence icon in the Alarm window.

If an optional COP10/30 is included, the alarm may also be acknowledged by pressing the ALARM RESET button on the panel.

The audible alarm will be silenced, but will sound again if another alarm situation is reported.


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11.3 Testing the alarm system

Alarms and indicators may be tested by pressing the Setup menu, followed by the System Configuration command.

To prevent unauthorized use of the system configuration entries, the entry has been password protected. Enter “1234” in the password field when system setup password is requested, and confirm with the OK button.

Select the Misc tab, and press the Alarm Test button.

The Alarm Window will now be activated showing Testing Alarm, and an audible alarm will sound.

If no other alarm situation is present, the alarm message will be removed and the Alarm window closed after 5 seconds.

AIS alarm messages

If an AIS system is connected to the CS system, the AIS may send alarm messages to the CS system. For any AIS related alarms, refer to the separate AIS manual. .

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Alphabetic alarm listing

The next pages show a complete alphabetic listing of all alarm messages that may occur in the CS system.

ALARM TEXT COMMENT

Missing 24 volt alarm supply 24V alarm supply not connected to TB9 in the Chart Interface unit. Refer CS68 Installation manual.

AIS Antenna Exceeds Limit

AIS Course Over Ground Lost/Invalid

AIS CPU/Program Failure

AIS External Positions Lost/Invalid

AIS GNSS Module Status Wrong

AIS Heading Lost/Invalid

AIS Message Received <target ID>

AIS No Position Available

AIS Power Failure

AIS Program Memory (checksum)

AIS Rate Or Turn Lost/Invalid

AIS Rx Ch 1 Malfunction



AIS Speed Over Ground Lost/Invalid

AIS Stored Variable Data (checksum)

AIS Tx Output Power Failure

AIS Tx Power Too Low

AIS Tx Synth Not Locked

AIS Tx Too Long On The Air

AIS Using Fall-back Position (GNSS module)

AIS UTC Clock Lost

Errors reported from AIS.

Refer separate documentation delivered for the AIS system.

ARPError Invalid data received from ARPA radar

Approaching <wp no> (<wp name>)

Next waypoint in route indicated with waypoint number and waypoint name if available

Bad Status Bad status on primary navigator

Caution Area Entering caution area

COG Error Invalid Course Over Ground data received from navigator

Com <port no> Error Error on indicated com port

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ALARM TEXT COMMENT Danger Arpa Target <target ID>

Danger Target <target ID> Danger target/ARPA target no__

Datum Difference

Datum is not WGS84 Not WGS84 datum on navigator

Datum Lost Datum message from navigator lost

<Device name> Timed Out No data received for navigator within set time-out limit. Refer CS68 Installation manual

Difference Prim/Sec Nav Difference between values read from primary and secondary navigator exceeds set value

End Of Route Vessel has reached the last waypoint in route

ERROR <Device name> Named device failed

Exceeded XTE Deviation The vessel’s position is more off track than the given tolerance.

Grounding Danger Depth less than safety value

Gyro Difference Difference between values read from two gyros exceeds set value

Gyro Error Invalid data received from gyro compass

HPR Error Invalid data received from HPR

Internal AIS Unit Error Error reported from AIS.

Refer separate documentation delivered for the AIS system.

Invalid Log Speed Log speed >100 kt

JRC Arpa Error Invalid data received from ARPA radar

Jump To <device name> Selected navigator is active

Krupp Error Invalid data received from Krupp

LCD Com Error Communication to LCD monitor failed

Man Over Board Man Over Board activated

Nav RRE Error Error in RRE sentence from navigator

New VHF <sector no> Entering new sector

No Fix <device name> Selected navigator has no position fix

No Position No position data received from navigator

Not Valid <device name> Selected navigator invalid

Out Of Course The vessel’s heading differs more that the given tolerance from planned heading

Pilot Timeout Autopilot communication stopped

Raytheon Error Error on ARPA sentence from Raytheon

Rec Wpt Error Error in received waypoint

Rt Rcv Cr Err Error in received route info

RTA Error ARPA RTA sentence failed

SOG Error Invalid Speed Over Ground data received from

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ALARM TEXT COMMENT navigator

Testing Alarm Alarm test

TTM Error ARPA TTM sentence failed

Wheel Over Warning activated when a turn is started

Wheel Over Warning Wheel over point prewarning

WP Unreachable Waypoint unreachable. Activated if the vessel has no speed or if the course differs more than 90°.

Wpt Head Error Waypoint header contains bad data

Wpt Msg Error Waypoint message contains bad data

Write Error Line <no> Impossible to write any telegram on the serial line.

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12 FAULT FINDING This section presents a list of symptoms and suggested corrective actions for the MC50 computer.

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12.1 Fault location/identification If an error situation has occurred, the fault is normally identified from the symptoms observed. It is therefore important to record all these observations to help the maintenance person or service engineer. All error messages shown on the screen should be logged for this purpose.

If you are not able to correct the error situation yourself, you should contact your nearest Simrad service office for advice or to request service on board.

The fault-finding table below assumes that the problem is caused by the MC50 itself and that no external factors are involved. For faults and error messages related to the RAID system (option), refer page 121.

ID SYMPTOMS PROBABLE ERROR SOURCE CORRECTIVE ACTION

1 No visible or audible sign of power present at MC50. Fans are not blowing.

External supply voltage is turned off or circuit breaker fuse has tripped.

Check the power supply.

2 Applications are not loading when booting the MC50. Only blue screen displayed.

Defective file system. Reinstall the software by using the system backup CD.

3 Applications are not loading when booting after the entire operating system software has been installed on MC50. Only blue screen displayed.

Defective hard-disk drive. Call Simrad for service.

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12.2 Errors in the RAID system If the MC50 includes a RAID system, all data is written to both drives at the same time. If one of the drives fails, the other will still operate. The system will display an error message on screen indicating that a hard drive has failed. The system can then be stopped at a convenient time for service. In this state where one of the drives has failed, the system will have the same level of reliability as a standard system without RAID.

Error messages

Note The illustrations used in this chapter are general purpose illustrations used by the manufacturer of the RAID system.

If one of the hard disks in a RAID system fails, the system will indicate this with the following error message:

The system will still be operational in this state. To prevent loss of data in case failure on the other hard disk, it is recommended to replace the faulty hard disk.

Locating the faulty hard disk

The hard disks used in the MC systems are labeled 1: Mas and 2: Mas. This corresponds with error messages found on screen.

Use the following procedure to find which hard disk that has failed:

1 Restart the system

− During boot up the system shows the error message: Critical status

2 Press the CTRL + F buttons to enter the RAID BIOS

3 Press 5 (Rebuild Array)

4 Press ENTER to open Array1

− The system will now show which hard disk that has failed; either as 1:Mas or 2:Mas. This corresponds with the labels on the hard disks

5 Turn off system and replace the faulty hard disk.

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Rebuilding the RAID system

When the faulty hard disk has been replaced, the following procedure should be used to rebuild the RAID system:

1 Turn ON the system

2 Disregard error messages and continue the start-up procedure by pressing the ESC button

− The system will now reboot and be operational

3 Press OK when the following messages is shown:

− A new message will indicate that the system is ready to start rebuilding the RAID system:

4 Press the OK button

− The system will now start rebuilding the disk. It will finish the rebuilding without further assistance from user.

Note It is recommended to let the system run for at least 3 hours before shutdown to ensure that the system has finished the rebuild procedure. If this is impossible, the rebuild procedure will automatically continue at next start-up.

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13 SPARE PART LISTING This section includes part numbers for all standard and optional units that may be included in a CS68 system.

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13.1 Main components

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

26056010 MC50 Computer

26056036

MC50 Computer with RAID

26063578

19” Calibrated ECDIS monitor for flange mounting

26063586

19” Calibrated ECDIS monitor for console mounting

26063594

19” Calibrated ECDIS monitor for bracket mounting

26056232

23” Calibrated ECDIS monitor

26055046

FB200 Filterbox

26056200

Chart Interface unit

44176022

Cherry keyboard

44169712

TrackMan wheel

26056218

Loudspeaker

26056473

Alarm reset unit

26053231

COP10 Remote operator panel

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26053355

COP20 Operator panel

26053207

COP30 Operator panel

26056713

External ON/OFF switch

13.2 Accessories


44142131 Air inlet filter

26054353 CD for System backup (blank)

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INDEX

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14 INDEX

This index is divided into two parts:

General index ........................................................ page 128

A comprehensive index of essential terms used in this CS68 Operator Manual.

Menu index............................................................ page 134

References to all pull-down menus and their commands used in the CS system.

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14.1 General index

A

AIS Alarm messages, 117

Targets, 57

Displaying, 57

Displaying information, 58

Setup, 57

Alarm listing, 118

Alarm Reset unit, 5, 116

Alarm window, 45

Alarms Acknowleding, 94, 116

AIS alarms, 117

Alarm window, 45

Audible alarm, 45

Turning OFF, 45

Information, 94, 116

Listing, 118

Main failure, 116

Messages, 94, 116

Testing, 117

Voice alarms, 94

Warning, 94, 116

ARPA, 34 Targets, 57

Displaying, 57

Displaying information, 58

Setup, 57

B

Backup, 111 Creating, 111

Best scale, 46

C

Calculating, 92 Position, 93

Range and Bearing, 93

Chart catalogue, 104

Chart center, 47 Moving, 47

Moving to chart, 48

Moving to position, 47

Moving to preplanned route, 48

Moving to vessel position, 48

Chart database, 6, 96 Adding, 103

Adding mariner objects, 99

Adding Notice to Mariner, 98

Adding objects, 97

Applying license code, 31

Chart catalogue, 104

Chart legend, 105

ChartlestBase, 109

Importing S57 format, 103

Installing, 28

Registering, 30

Rejecting chart updates, 98

Removing, 103

Reviewing chart updates, 98

Summary report, 105

Updates, 96

Automatic, 96

Manual, 97

Chart format, 6

Chart Interface unit, 4

Chart layout, 39

Chart Legend, 105

Chart Presentation settings, 39

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Chart scale, 46 Best scale, 46

Changing, 46

Panning, 47

Zooming, 46

Chart symbols, 23

ChartletsBase, 109

Checking a route, 76

Cherry keyboard, 4, 10

Clear highlight, 22

C-MAP, 6

Command buttons, 19

COP10, 5, 16 Dedicated buttons, 16

Dimmer button, 16

COP20, 5, 11 Alarm indicator, 11

Cursor buttons, 12

Dimmer button, 11

keyboard, 12

Power button, 11

Trackball, 12

COP30, 5, 13 Alarm indicator, 13

Cursor buttons, 14

Dedicated buttons, 14

Dimmer button, 13

Keyboard, 14

Power button, 13

Trackball, 14

Critical waypoints, 78

Cursor Cursor window, 44

D

Danger Alarm Settings, 55

Danger Alarm, 54

Danger objects, 77

Default deviation, 71

Deleting a route, 83

Depth window, 45

Dialog boxes, 21 APPLY button, 21

CANCEL button, 21

OK button, 21

Display, 18, 38 Adjusting, 38

Areas, 18

Brightness, 38

Brightness setpoint, 38

Chart layout, 39

Dialog boxes, 21

Graphic area, 20

Information windows, 21

Menu bar, 18

Organization, 18

Tool bar, 19

Command buttons, 19

Display color, 109 Verifying, 109

Display palettes, 38 Changing, 38

Display types, 42

Displaying a route, 79

E

ECDIS message system, 116

Echo sounder, 34

Economic speed, 71

Exporting a route, 84

F

Fault finding, 122

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Corrective action, 122

Errors in RAID system, 123

Symptoms, 122

FB200 Filterbox, 4

Fixed mark, 63 Deleting, 63

Moving, 63

Fixed range marker Removing, 64

Fixed range markers, 64 Positioning, 64

Follow ship function, 47

G

Graphic area, 20

Gyro, 33

H

Head up display, 51 Toolbar buttons, 51

I

Importing a route, 84

Importing charts in S57 format, 103

Information messages, 94

Information windows, 21, 43 Alarm, 45

Cursor, 44

Depth, 45

Nav, 43

Route, 44

Wind, 44

K

Keyboard, 4, 10 On-Screen, 24

Keyboard shortcuts, 19

L

License code, 31

Log, 33

Logbook, 25 Playback function, 26

Loudspeaker, 5

M

Main failure, 116

Maintenance, 108 General, 108

Intervals, 110

Man Over Board, 54 Setting a marker, 54

Mariner objects Adding, 99

Creating, 99

Deleting, 100

Modifying, 100

Saving, 99

MC50 computer, 4

Menu bar, 18

Modifying a route, 80

Monitor, 4

Mouse, 4

N

Navigating, 85

O

Object information, 22 Clear highlight, 22

ON/OFF switch, 5

On-Screen keyboard, 24

Other vessels Displaying, 57

Tracking, 59

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P

Panning, 47

Password, 83

Playback function, 26

Position fix, 63 Deleting, 101

Moving, 101

Positioning, 101

Settings, 101

Position fix points, 101

Position lines, 102 Adding, 102

Deleting, 102

Moving, 102

Removing, 102

Settings, 102

Printing a route, 83

Q

Quick route, 86 Cancel, 86

Checking, 86

Settings, 87

Start sailing, 87

Stop sailing, 87

R

RAID system, 123 Error messages, 123

Locating a faulty hard disk, 123

Rebuilding, 124

Reference systems, 32 Primary, 32

secondary, 32

Setting up, 32

Restore, 111, 112

Rhumb line computation, 72

Route Route window, 44

Route Editor window, 68, 72 Closing, 69

Opening, 72

Toolbar buttons, 69

Route window, 88

Routes, 68 Checking, 76

Copying, 82

Creating, 72

Numeric entries, 75

Using the cursor, 73

Danger objects, 77

Danger objects info, 77

Default deviation, 71

Deleting, 83

Displaying, 79

Economic speed, 71

Edit

Using the cursor, 81

Using the Waypoint dialog, 81

Edit route dialog, 80

Export, 84

Hiding, 80

Importing, 84

Modifying, 80

Printing, 83

Reversing, 82

Rhumb line computation, 72

Route name, 73, 79

Save, 79, 82

Save As, 82

Start position, 89

Start sailing, 88, 89

Stop sailing, 90

Symbols, 70

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Turn radius, 71

Voyage messages, 92

Waypoint table, 75

Waypoints

Adding, 81

Deleting, 81

Moving, 81

S

Sail to position, 86

Saving a route, 79

Saving manual chart updates, 98

Sensors, 32 ARPA, 34

Configuring, 32

Echo sounder, 34

Gyro, 33

Log, 33

Wind sensor, 34

Setup Danger Alarm

Danger Object Info, 56

Shut-down, 8

Silence icon, 94, 116

Software, 6

Spare parts Accessories, 126

Main components, 126

Start-up, 8

Summary report, 105

System ID code, 28

System identificatin code, 28

System messages, 116

T

Tides, 65 Tidal diagram, 65

Tidal prediction points, 65

Tidal predictions, 65

Tool bar, 19

Tracking, 59 Close track, 61

Deleting a track, 62

Displaying a track, 62

Saving a track, 61

Selecting tracking object, 59

Setup, 60

Starting, 59

Unload track, 60

TrackMan wheel, 4

TrackMan Wheel, 10

Turn radius, 71 Default settings, 71

V

Variable range marker, 63 Information, 63

Positioning, 63

Variable range markers, 77

Vectors and trail Displaying, 49

Setup, 50

Secondary sourse, 50

Vectors, 50

Vectors and trails, 48

Voice alarms, 94

Voyage Messages, 92

Start Voyage dialog, 89

Starting, 89

Stopping, 90

Voyage function, 88

Voyage information field, 88

VRM button, 63

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W

Warning messages, 94

Waypoint table, 75 Critical waypoints, 78

Waypoints Adding, 70, 73, 75, 81

Deleting, 70, 81

Moving, 70, 81

Wind sensor, 34

Wind window, 44

Windows Route Editor window, 68

Z

Zooming, 46

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14.2 Menu index

H

Help About, 6

Operator Manual, III

Type Approval Certificates, 2

M

Move View To, 47 Chart, 48

Position, 47

Route, 48

Ship, 48

N

Navigation Cancel Quick Route, 86

Check Quick Route, 86

Create New Route, 72

Create Quick Route, 86

Delete, 83

Edit, 80, 82

Export, 84

Hide, 80

Import SPS.v1, 84

Print, 83

Quick Route Settings, 87

Route Settings, 91

Show, 79

Start, 87, 89

Stop sailing, 87, 90

Synchronize Route Database, 84

R

Route Check Route, 76

Close window, 69

Create New Route, 73

Danger Objects Info, 77

Print Route, 83

Save, 74, 79

Save As, 82

Variable Range Marker, 77

Waypoints, 69, 75

Routes Edit, 82

S

Setup Chart

Add Database, 103

Chart Catalog, 104

Chart Legend, 105

Database Administrator, 30

Import S57, 103

License Administrator, 28, 31

Presentation Settings, 39

Summary Report, 105

Updates, 96

Danger Alarm

Danger Object Info, 56

Settings, 55

Display, 38

GPS Quality Warning, 34

Select Sensors, 32, 57

System Configuration, 117

Vectors and Trail, 49

Activate Primary, 49

Activate Secondary, 49

Settings, 50

T

Tides

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Display Tide Points, 65

Tides Info, 66

Tools AIS Target Info, 58

Calculator, 92

Chart Symbols, 23, 109

Fixed Range Marker, 64

Head Up Display, 51

Logbook, 25

Manual Update, 97

Add Notice to Mariner, 97

Add Object, 97

Review Updates, 98

Manual Updates

Add Notice to Mariner, 97

Add Object, 97

Mariner Objects

Create, 99

Edit, 100

Position Fix, 101

Position Line, 102

On-Screen Keyboard, 24

Position Fix at Ship, 63

Variable Range Marker, 63

VariableRange Marker, 64

Tracking Load Track, 62

Targets, 59

Tracked Targets, 61

Unload Track, 60

W

Window, 21, 43

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